Preventive Maintenance Technician

Job Requirements

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPreventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and support machinery.

• Conduct routine inspections of kiln ovens, batch ovens, conveyor systems, vacuum tanks, pumps, compressors, and material handling equipment.

• Lubricate, adjust, clean, inspect, and replace wear components as required.

• Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures before they impact production.

• Complete maintenance checklists and document findings accurately.

• Assist with predictive maintenance activities, including vibration monitoring, temperature checks, and visual inspections.

Equipment Reliability

• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.

• Work closely with Maintenance Technicians and Production personnel to reduce unplanned downtime.

• Support root cause analysis efforts following equipment failures.

• Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.

• Participate in continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Establish, organize, and maintain critical spare parts inventory for production equipment.

• Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment of critical components.

• Track usage of maintenance supplies and replacement parts.

• Assist with identifying and sourcing spare parts for equipment repairs and preventive maintenance programs.

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the maintenance management system.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and preventive maintenance records.

• Update equipment history and maintenance documentation.

• Ensure work orders are completed and documented properly.

• Support audits and compliance requirements through accurate recordkeeping.

General Maintenance Support

• Assist maintenance team members with equipment repairs and shutdown activities as needed.

• Perform basic mechanical repairs and component replacements.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.

• Support facility maintenance projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preventive maintenance, or manufacturing operations.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience working with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, or other industrial equipment.

• Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.

• Ability to read equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fiberglass, ceramics, composites, or manufacturing environments.

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance best practices.

• Familiarity with spare parts inventory management.

• Basic welding and fabrication experience.

• Forklift certification or industrial equipment operating experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability.

• Ability to identify developing mechanical issues before failures occur.

• Effective planning and organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance principles.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work in environments with elevated temperatures, dust, and noise.

• Ability to access equipment in elevated, confined, or restricted areas as required.